Apply for an Audition

Please complete this form to apply to audition for entry to the Professional Development Programme or PDP Foundation Plus in September 2024.

School/Gap Year *

As at Sep 1 2024

Ethnicity

Parent/Guardian Information

Whilst we encourage the support of parents in this process, students who have left full time education aged 18+ may elect to take sole responsibility for their application and in this case this information is not required.

I am aged over 18 (and will have left full time education in September 2024) and am taking sole responsibility for my application *

Yes

Please enter the details of the parent/guardian who is supporting your application.

Parent/Guardian Full Name *

Parent/Guardian Address *

Parent/Guardian Email *

Parent/Guardian Phone *

Education, Work

& Additional Training

It is useful for us to know your current plans for sixth form school/college and/or any work commitments planned or known.

School/College or Workplace *

Where will you be studying or working from September 2024? (if not known please state "not known"

What will you be studying? *

Please list subjects/courses you are planning to study at sixth form, or if you have left full time education please list your sixth form subjects/grades attained.

Work Commitments

Please provide details of any work commitments you currently have, or you anticipate taking on during the forthcoming academic year.

Additional Training

Please state any additional training you are currently undertaking, or planning to undertake. (if you are an internal applicant you DO NOT have to list your current class/training here at BIGLITTLE)

Previous Experience

Please tell us about any previous training or performance experience. Include any professional work, and details of any formal courses studied or graded exams taken. *

Training Aims/Professional Goals

Are you planning to audition for Theatre School/University courses during academic year 2024/2025? *

Please select the options that relate to the type of University/College course you are looking to apply for. (please tick ALL that apply) *

If "other" then please give further information

Future Routes of Study *

Non-UCAS Theatre Schools

UCAS Universities/Theatre Schools - to study a degree in a Performing Arts related subject

UCAS Universities - to study a degree in a non-Performing Arts related subject

Other

Please indicate the types of institutions that you are interested in applying to. (please tick ALL that apply)

If "other" then please give further information

Any Further Information?

Please give additional information that helps us to understand your preferred training path beyond BIGLITTLE - including schools/courses you may apply to.

Are you currently a member of BIGLITTLE Youth Theatre? *

Yes

I am currently a member of PDP

Yes

Please indicate to which part of the programme, PDP or PDP Foundation Plus your application relates;

I am applying for the Professional Development Programme

I am applying for PDP Foundation Plus

Please note you must be 18+ and have left full time education by August 31st to apply for PDP Foundation Plus.

Please explain why you want to apply for the Professional Development Programme at BIGLITTLE Theatre School.

If you are applying to remain in PDP for a further year, include how the programme has benefited you.

Membership of PDP requires a very high level of commitment. Please list below ANY and ALL potential other commitments you may have throughout the year that may affect your commitment to and attendance at PDP.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ADDITIONAL CLASHES/ISSUES THAT ARE RAISED AFTER A PDP OFFER HAS BEEN MADE MAY RESULT IN THE OFFER OF YOUR PLACE BEING RECINDED

Other Commitments

Don't forget to include any school or dance school productions that you may already be committed to, or any pre-booked family holidays or school trips. Applicants who are invited to audition will be issued with a list of key dates for which absence from PDP is not permitted.

AUDITION DATES

Applicants who are invited to an in person audition must be available on one of the following dates;

Sunday 23rd June 2024

Sunday 28th July 2024

Sunday 8th September 2024

NB If you are a current PDP student applying to remain in the programme for a further year your PDP review/re-audition will take place on Saturday 7th September 2024.

Preferred Audition Date

Please select your first preference audition date from the list above

AUDITION DECLARATION *

I have read and understood what is expected from me in the PDP audition process and understand that should I be invited to an audition I must be available on one of the dates listed above.

Please indicate who will be responsible for paying your fees

Myself

Parent/Guardian

Other

MEMBERSHIP DECLARATION *

Membership of PDP is for a FULL academic year. By taking up a place, I agree that I would be committing to the full year. BIGLITTLE is unable to offer your place to another student should you decide to leave, and therefore the full year's fees will remain due.

COMMITMENT DECLARATION

I have read and fully understand the PDP prospectus and associated information. I understand the commitment required.

PARENT/GUARDIAN DECLARATION

I have read, understood and accept the terms of PDP as explained in the prospectus and other information provided. I understand that PDP is a commitment to a one year contract and I fully support my son/daughter's application.

By submitting this application I agree to allow BIGLITTLE Theatre School to contact me regarding this application, and to send me information on any courses of training or projects that may be relevant. You can view our privacy policy here.

Click below to submit your application. If the application fails to send please check back above to ensure you've completed all the required questions (missing answers will be highlighted in red)